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AT&T Pre to launch in May based on FCC document?

AT&T Pre to launch in May based on FCC document?

Posted: 11 Feb 2010, 11:09, by Alan F.

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AT&T Pre to launch in May based on FCC document?

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An inhabitant of the precentral forums likes to snoop around FCC filings.Looking for manufacturer O8F (Palm), he noticed that whenever Palm released a webOS device, the date that the external public photos were to become available matched up with the eventual launch date for the device. So when he recently came across a model with FCC ID of O8F-CASG, he noticed a photo availability date of May 10, 2010. In trying to figure out what device the FCC could be referring to, he remembered that O8F-CASC belonged to both the Sprint Palm Pre and the Verizon Palm Pre Plus. Assuming that the C on the end of the ID represents CDMA, the G on the end of the new ID could mean a GSM version of the Pre. Add in the fact that the carrier said it will offer two webOS handsets this year, and the May 10th photo availability date, and what develops is a May 10th launch of AT&T's Pre. Of course, this is all conjecture, but it actually makes a lot of sense. No word on the specs of the phone, or pricing.

Palm Pre GSM Specifications | Review (CDMA)

source: precentral

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1. testman22 posted on 20 Oct 2010, 01:45 0 0

When is palm going to branch out from the pre? Pre was a good introduction, but the only thing holding back the Web OS is the hardware. Palm needs to create a new heavy weight contender with a faster processor, much bigger screen, and better keyboard

9. rwolf1984 posted on 11 Feb 2010, 20:47 0 0

I agree. I'd like to see a device sized like Tour or a Curve. . .Or all touch.

13. rhomaion posted on 12 Feb 2010, 08:34 0 0

Agreed. I have a wet dream of them putting a snapdragon in the next webOS device... YEAH! ;D

2. DonLouie posted on 11 Feb 2010, 12:34 0 0

That will probably go to Sprint 1st

3. Dadler22 posted on 11 Feb 2010, 13:13 0 0

why would sprint get a GSM phone?

4. Hotzb22 posted on 11 Feb 2010, 14:12 0 0

i think he means a new webos device

6. phonatik posted on 11 Feb 2010, 15:03 0 0

Why would it go to Sprint first? I mean, don't they get wanna save their rear ends...They should learn from their mistake of offering such a promising os to the nations third largest phone carrier who's keeps loosing members by the minute. Verizon and or At&t should be the favorites "if" there is something new coming out from Palm!

10. rwolf1984 posted on 11 Feb 2010, 20:49 0 0

Palm had to get the bugs out. It was a win, win situation for both companies. However, I think from all the technical issues with WebOS updates and keeping the phone exclusive to Sprint for so long will effect Palm's growth back into the marketplace. WebOS is sharp.

11. rhomaion posted on 12 Feb 2010, 08:32 0 0

@phonatik And yet they ranked #1 with the most reliable data... Hmm...

14. phonatik posted on 12 Feb 2010, 11:39 0 0

You must be a Sprint member. Sorry to tell you your boat is sinking slowly and painfully!

5. omarc26 posted on 11 Feb 2010, 14:55 0 0

do u think t-mobile will be getting a palm device?

7. Steven58 posted on 11 Feb 2010, 18:00 0 0

get me a snapdragon processor with more RAM and ROM, and I'm down with Palm. I operated one at the VZW store, and it was good enough, but not GREAT. So? I wait for the N1.

8. jrcrow79 posted on 11 Feb 2010, 18:23 0 0

the BIGGEST problem Sprint needs to overhaul with their company..isnt their phones..but...their CS dept..and billing dept so everyone see's eye to eye